Monica Juma has been appointed as the Head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Kenya’s National Security Adviser Monica Juma has secured a powerful United Nations appointment, placing the top diplomat in two top international offices. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Monica Juma as Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Director-General of the United Nations Office in Vienna Monica Juma’s appointment follows…

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Newspapers: Family Holds Funeral Without Body of Kenyan Who Died in Russia-Ukraine War

On Saturday, March 7, dailies reported on the funeral of Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johana Ng’eno, who died along with five others in a fatal helicopter crash in Chepkiep village. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, March 7. Photos/screenshots: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Weekend Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1. Saturday Nation…

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Somalia Elections Approach As Al-Shabaab Threatens To Take Control Of Mogadishu

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term ends amid election disputes and increasing Al-Shabaab threats Al-Shabaab surrounds Mogadishu, controlling 30% of Somalia’s territory and threatening regional security Urgent intervention is needed to prevent Somalia from becoming a stronghold of extremist movements Somalia – Only a few weeks remain before the term of Somali President Hassan Sheikh…

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Nairobi Man Faces Copyright Charges for Distributing Pirated Digital Newspapers

A Nairobi man has appeared before the Milimani Law Courts facing serious charges of intellectual property theft for allegedly distributing and selling pirated digital newspapers via WhatsApp. Antony Mwanzia Kimeu stood before Senior Principal Magistrate Teresia Nyangena, where he denied multiple counts of copyright infringement. The case highlights a growing crackdown by Kenyan authorities on…

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Johanna Ngeno: Those who perished in the helicopter tragedy along with the Member of Parliament are identified

What started as a routine chartered helicopter trip ended in tragedy after a crash that left six people dead in Chepkiep, Mosop Constituency, Nandi County A Eurocopter 350 helicopter crashed on Saturday, February 28, after reportedly making an emergency landing before bursting into flames While officials are analyzing what happened, TUKO.co.ke gives you the identity…

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Kenyan Newspapers, March 1: Talks Between Pilot and Locals Before the Accident That Killed Ng’eno

Newspapers on Sunday, March 1, reported more about the tragic helicopter crash in which Emurua MP Dikirr Johanna Ng’eno died. National front pages Sunday and Sunday. Photo: Screenshots from the Sunday Nation and the Sunday Nation.Source: UGC One of the newspapers covered Ng’eno’s last moments before the fatal accident. 1. Sunday Nation The Sunday Nation…

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List of Kenyan Billionaires Dominating the Banking Industry in the Country, Millions in Dividends They Get

Kenya’s banking industry is controlled by a few “silent” billionaires who own millions of shares, reaping huge dividends Among them is the managing director of the Cooperative Bank, Gideon Muriuki, who continues to increase his stake in the lender Baloobhai Patel also stands as one of the most successful investors in Kenya, who has been…

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Kenyan Newspapers: Kenyans Are Upset With The Palace Budget Which Is KSh 123m For Every Big Day Event

On Saturday, February 28, Kenyan newspapers covered the results after the UDA’s landslide victory in the national by-elections, even as Union Opposition leaders stepped up campaigning across the country, seeking support for their coalition. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, February 28. Screenshot: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Weekend Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC…

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Newspapers: The government proposes to transfer civil servants from permanent jobs to contracts

On Friday, February 27, Kenyan newspapers reported on the tension between the national government and civil servants following the proposal to change them from permanent jobs with pensions to contract jobs. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday, February 27. Photo: DN, PD, The Standard, Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC The newspapers also revealed the…

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Super Metro Releases Information About The Death Of A Passenger Allegedly Pushed By Their Conductor: “Shocked”

The Super Metro transport bus company has launched an investigation into the death of a passenger who was allegedly pushed from his bus on the Kitengela-Namanga Highway Witnesses recounted the events that led to the sudden death of the passenger as the family demanded justice The management of Super Metro has promised transparency and cooperation…

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